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President Nelson dedicates 200th temple

President Nelson dedicates 200th temple

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Nelson, prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the church's 200th temple in Tooele, Sunday.
Tooele County to receive Utah's first new railroad in decades

Tooele County to receive Utah's first new railroad in decades

Jacob Freeman, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ground was broken in Tooele County on Thursday for Utah's first new railroad in decades.
2 suspected drug dealers arrested following chase in long-term investigation

2 suspected drug dealers arrested following chase in long-term investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men wanted in connection with a long-term investigation into drug trafficking in the Salt Lake Valley were arrested following a high speed chase Monday night
Murder charge filed in 1972 cold case from Vernal

Murder charge filed in 1972 cold case from Vernal

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A murder charge was filed Friday against a Tooele man in connection with the 1972 killing of a 21-year-old Vernal man.
Detonation season ends at Tooele Army Depot

Detonation season ends at Tooele Army Depot

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The annual window of detonations, part of the Tooele Army Depot's mission of munition disposal, closed Thursday. The depot is exploring alternative technologies to reduce open burning and detonation.
New Tooele restaurant gets creative after liquor license denied because of location

New Tooele restaurant gets creative after liquor license denied because of location

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The chef at a new Tooele restaurant says the establishment was left scrambling before its grand opening, after finding out it couldn't get a liquor license because of location. 
President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele

President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Deseret Peak Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated Nov. 10 by President Russell M. Nelson.
'Really a miracle,' mom says after baby in stroller survives being hit by car

'Really a miracle,' mom says after baby in stroller survives being hit by car

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A mother and her two kids from Grantsville are lucky to be alive after the baby in the stroller was hit by a car and thrown 43 feet through the air.
Mother, toddler hit by driver under influence of marijuana, police say

Mother, toddler hit by driver under influence of marijuana, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mother and her 1-year-old son were hit by a driver suspected of being under the influence of marijuana in Grantsville on Tuesday.
14-year-old boy killed in ATV crash in Grantsville

14-year-old boy killed in ATV crash in Grantsville

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy was killed when an ATV rolled in Grantsville on Friday afternoon.
Washington man charged with murder in death of semitruck driver in Utah

Washington man charged with murder in death of semitruck driver in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Washington man accused of killing of a semitruck driver who was found dead in the sleeper of his cab in Tooele County last month.
2 men injured, 1 critically, in rollover crash on I-80 in Tooele County

2 men injured, 1 critically, in rollover crash on I-80 in Tooele County

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rollover crash on I-80 just north of Lake Point in Tooele County sent two men to the hospital Tuesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Utah police helicopter captures fiery end to lengthy Tooele County pursuit

Utah police helicopter captures fiery end to lengthy Tooele County pursuit

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Newly released video from a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter captured a lengthy pursuit and a fiery crash on I-80.
11-year-old girl drowns in retention pond in Tooele County

11-year-old girl drowns in retention pond in Tooele County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl died Saturday after falling into a pond in Terra, Tooele County; a boy who was with her ran about a half-mile to bring back help.
Communication breakdown put 2 women, officers at risk, Tooele County Sheriff's Office says

Communication breakdown put 2 women, officers at risk, Tooele County Sheriff's Office says

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Sheriff's Office is under fire after a major failure nearly during an incident with someone allegedly firing a gun in a neighborhood in September.
Good Samaritan saves dog and helps fight house fire in Tooele

Good Samaritan saves dog and helps fight house fire in Tooele

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dogs are recovering after a fire destroyed a garage and damaged two homes Thursday afternoon in Tooele.
Rapid growth comes with blessings and challenges for Tooele County

Rapid growth comes with blessings and challenges for Tooele County

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 30 miles straight west of Salt Lake City sits a county that's bursting at the seams, Tooele County.
Utahn pays 'lawyer' to keep son out of jail, only to find out it was a scam

Utahn pays 'lawyer' to keep son out of jail, only to find out it was a scam

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Grantsville man is the latest victim of a scam in which a person claims their loved one just committed a crime, but the charges can be dropped if a payment is made.
Girl stabbed after her brother encouraged, arranged for her to fight, police say

Girl stabbed after her brother encouraged, arranged for her to fight, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man is facing criminal charges accusing him of pressuring two teenagers to fight, one of whom is his sister, resulting in the sister being stabbed multiple times.
Troopers ID man found dead in semi in Tooele County; foul play suspected

Troopers ID man found dead in semi in Tooele County; foul play suspected

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are calling the death of a man found inside the sleeper area of a semitruck in Tooele County suspicious and believe that foul play is involved.
Feel the booms? Army continues routine detonations in Utah's west desert

Feel the booms? Army continues routine detonations in Utah's west desert

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele Army Depot said Monday it would conduct controlled detonations of expired munitions about 10 miles south of Stockton, in the Rush Valley.
Police identify man shot in possible road rage incident at Jordanelle State Park

Police identify man shot in possible road rage incident at Jordanelle State Park

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man whose body was discovered at Jordanelle State Park on Thursday has been identified by law enforcement, who also said that his manner of death was homicide.
Funeral services held for Terra Fire Chief Gerald 'Gerry' Neil

Funeral services held for Terra Fire Chief Gerald 'Gerry' Neil

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's not surprising that hundreds of people showed up for Gerry Neil. Saturday was his funeral.
Native American advocacy group hosting Utah powwow in Tooele

Native American advocacy group hosting Utah powwow in Tooele

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

PANDOS, a Utah Native American advocacy group, is hosting a powwow open to the public in Tooele
'She was amazing': Family identifies driver killed in Tooele County rollover crash

'She was amazing': Family identifies driver killed in Tooele County rollover crash

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a woman killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Tooele County has identified her as Denice Willden, 34.
Deseret Peak Utah Temple open house begins, marking Church of Jesus Christ's 200th temple

Deseret Peak Utah Temple open house begins, marking Church of Jesus Christ's 200th temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Monday marked the first day of the open house for the Deseret Peaks Utah Temple — the Church of Jesus Christ's 200th temple and the first such edifice in the Tooele Valley.
Tooele Army Depot to conduct routine detonations Monday

Tooele Army Depot to conduct routine detonations Monday

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele Army Depot plans to conduct routine detonations of expired munitions between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, days after similar detonations shook Salt Lake Valley homes.
Tooele County's longest-serving volunteer dies

Tooele County's longest-serving volunteer dies

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gerry Neil, the longtime chief of the Terra Fire Department, passed away a few days ago after getting home from a family reunion.
Tooele Army Depot kicks off routine detonations, causing loud booms throughout Salt Lake Valley

Tooele Army Depot kicks off routine detonations, causing loud booms throughout Salt Lake Valley

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

People throughout the Salt Lake Valley on Thursday were surprised by loud booms that shook houses and rattled windows.
Woman killed in vehicle rollover south of Grantsville

Woman killed in vehicle rollover south of Grantsville

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a vehicle rollover crash Monday afternoon in Tooele County.
How the Utah Inland Port is funded, and why it's controversial

How the Utah Inland Port is funded, and why it's controversial

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Inland Port Authority officials addressed criticism and misunderstandings about their funding mechanisms at a recent board meeting.
Wildfires prompt evacuations in Tooele, Box Elder counties

Wildfires prompt evacuations in Tooele, Box Elder counties

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

New wildfires prompted some evacuations in Box Elder and Tooele counties Wednesday, according to Utah Fire Info.
1 man dead, 1 seriously injured in UTV rollover in Tooele County

1 man dead, 1 seriously injured in UTV rollover in Tooele County

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

One man died and another man was listed in serious condition following a UTV rollover near Vernon on Tuesday.
Tooele man killed daughter, then admitted 'unforgivable sin,' charges say

Tooele man killed daughter, then admitted 'unforgivable sin,' charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The father of a Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy found strangled in her Tooele bedroom in August was charged Friday with killing her. Police say he has fled the country.
Purple Mattress closing 2 Utah manufacturing plants; about 220 to lose jobs

Purple Mattress closing 2 Utah manufacturing plants; about 220 to lose jobs

Tammy Kikuchi, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based mattress company Purple Innovation is shuttering its two manufacturing plants in Salt Lake City and Grantsville. An estimated 220 employees will lose their jobs.
Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident

Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 6:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man was airlifted in critical condition after a motorcycle accident on I-80 near Grantsville on Sunday afternoon.
Police identify woman killed in Tooele crash

Police identify woman killed in Tooele crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a head-on crash in Tooele County on Tuesday afternoon.
Boulter Fire that ignited Saturday now estimated at 2,300 acres

Boulter Fire that ignited Saturday now estimated at 2,300 acres

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Boulter Fire near the border of Tooele and Juab counties that began Saturday is now estimated at 2,300 acres and is zero percent contained.
Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone designation after being hit in a crosswalk

Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone designation after being hit in a crosswalk

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

One family knows how painful it can be when a driver doesn't see you in the crosswalk.
Tooele man accused in brutal attack on family kitten

Tooele man accused in brutal attack on family kitten

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man was arrested over the weekend and accused of injuring his family's cat to the point its eyes may have to be removed, according to police.
'The most deserving of heroes': Tooele veteran gifted smart home

'The most deserving of heroes': Tooele veteran gifted smart home

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Air Force veteran and his family received the gift of a new smart home, after a decade of navigating a small, fourth-floor apartment in a wheelchair.
Tooele County School District continues to grow with all-day kindergarten and new high school

Tooele County School District continues to grow with all-day kindergarten and new high school

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

As students prepare for the new school year, Tooele County School District leaders are hard at work reflecting on what went well last year while building something new.
'Sorry doesn't even cut it': Driver who killed mom and 2 daughters seeks parole

'Sorry doesn't even cut it': Driver who killed mom and 2 daughters seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A drunk driver who killed a Farmington mother and her two daughters in a head-on crash in 2014 says he deeply regrets what he did during a parole hearing Tuesday.
Stranger finds Lehi woman's sentimental object 20 years after it went missing

Stranger finds Lehi woman's sentimental object 20 years after it went missing

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sentimental item lost two decades ago brought two Utahns together. 
Moab OKs new property tax; 4 school districts proposing some of the largest hikes

Moab OKs new property tax; 4 school districts proposing some of the largest hikes

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moab and the Tooele, Piute, Alpine and Iron school districts are proposing the largest property tax hikes in Utah in dollar terms for 2024-2025.
Tooele County Jail worried about surge of power outages, potential risks

Tooele County Jail worried about surge of power outages, potential risks

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele County sheriff's officials said a recent spike in power outages at the jail coincides with an effort by the power company to reduce the risk of wildfires by de-energizing lines.
Family members of deputy who died describe suspicions about her missing father

Family members of deputy who died describe suspicions about her missing father

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members of a Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy found dead in her Tooele home are sharing their suspicions about the woman's missing father.
Police identify person of interest after 'suspicious death' of Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy

Police identify person of interest after 'suspicious death' of Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele police are investigating a "suspicious death" after Marbella Martinez, 25, was found dead in her home on Thursday. Martinez was sworn in as a Salt Lake County corrections officer in January.
1 hospitalized, 1 arrested following Tooele shooting, police chase

1 hospitalized, 1 arrested following Tooele shooting, police chase

Brian West, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was hospitalized with a gunshot wound early Saturday and one person was arrested following a police chase and crash in Tooele County.
Tooele Army Depot pond is a refuge for little fish fighting extinction

Tooele Army Depot pond is a refuge for little fish fighting extinction

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele Army Depot has transformed a dried out depression in the ground into a sanctuary for a dwindling population of minnow-like fish threatened by groundwater pumping.
Family recounts 'terrifying' attack at Grantsville music festival

Family recounts 'terrifying' attack at Grantsville music festival

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 31 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Davis family had just wrapped up a fun-filled weekend at a country music festival when they were brutally attacked, with no understanding of why.
Tooele couple charged with dealing drugs, living in deplorable conditions with young child

Tooele couple charged with dealing drugs, living in deplorable conditions with young child

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 30 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele woman and her boyfriend are facing charges of drug distribution and child abuse after police say they found the couple and the woman's daughter living in deplorable conditions.
Grasshopper infestation taking over Tooele County

Grasshopper infestation taking over Tooele County

Tammy Kikuchi, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted July 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A widespread infestation of grasshoppers has taken over Tooele County.
Body believed to be missing swimmer at Grantsville Reservoir resurfaces

Body believed to be missing swimmer at Grantsville Reservoir resurfaces

Josh Ellis, KSL-TV  |  Updated July 27 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say a body has resurfaced at Grantsville Reservoir believed to be a man who went under the water earlier this week.
New commander looks to future of Tooele Army Depot

New commander looks to future of Tooele Army Depot

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted July 27 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Col. Luke Clover sits down to discuss opportunities for future growth at the Tooele Army Depot, and what makes the installation valuable to the Department of Defense.
Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss

Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss

Darby Sparks, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 26 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele County residents are outraged as they face the possibility of another tax hike following a new proposal by the school district in the face of a $50 million state funding loss and decreasing home values.
Drought returns to Utah, but storms forecast to continue in state's driest region

Drought returns to Utah, but storms forecast to continue in state's driest region

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated July 26 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's droughtless streak didn't last very long, but the section now in drought could get some much-needed rain over the next few days.
Utah identifies 8 new 'priorities' in plan to mitigate Great Salt Lake dust

Utah identifies 8 new 'priorities' in plan to mitigate Great Salt Lake dust

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 22 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The state office tasked with handling Great Salt Lake issues has identified initial ways it plans to handle the lake's "urgent" dust situation.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by garbage truck in Tooele

Bicyclist dies after being hit by garbage truck in Tooele

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 19 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is dead after he was hit by a garbage truck in Tooele Friday while riding a bike, police said.